Just wanted to say thanks!

Yeah, I’m not sure if this falls in the support category, but I wanted to post somewhere to let some of you know what a huge help you have been to me. Any of you that remember me from last year know that I haven’t posted for a very long time (although I do come onto the forum and read different threads on occasion). A lot has changed for me over the past year. I have recently resigned my membership from the lds church, and have found the most exquisite peace by doing so. That being said, I will always likely have a connection to the church as my husband is still a fully-active member, and we have 5 children, so we have had to find a delicate balance to make things work. I don’t know if it would have been possible without the support and advice that I received here at staylds. Hawk especially always emphasized the importance of putting my marriage first – and I am so grateful to her for stressing this. Ray was always great at helping me chill out and let go of some of my anger – I learned it is ok for other people to be happy believing things that you don’t believe (like my DH). I have also become a bit of a mormonstories addict, and thank John Dehlin for his great interviews, many of which I have listened to with my hubby.

Anyway, you guys are awesome, and maybe I am just saying all of this so you know what a huge, HUGE thing it is that you are doing. It is particularly helpful in places where the church isn’t as big – I don’t know any less-active members here, you are either totally in or totally out, so it is hard to find other people to talk to about difficult issues. However, I have since come across a couple of other people in the church who are struggling, and I always strongly recommend they check out staylds – then they will quickly realize they are not alone.

Love and hugs to you all,

Kate